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I'm totally suprised more people aren't run over in Savannah. People walk out in the street all the time Downtown. I can't count how many people have stepped off the sidewalk with a camera up to their face on Whitaker Street, taking pictures of the "Lady and Sons" sign, and walk right out in traffic. People don't follow the crosswalks, motorists have no clue what a yield sign means and tourists need instructions on how to activate the crosswalk signals (you don't have to keep pushing the dang button people!!!! If it's talking it's working). Sorry I had to get that out. It drives me crazy and believe me it is a short trip.

Cyclists should take heed. They fly through virtually every pedestrian crossing.

State law requires bicyclists to abide by the same laws applicable to vehicles. At pedestrian crossings, they must come to a complete stop REGARDLESS of signage indicating a "stop." They must use hand signals when turning. And so forth.

SCAD students are operators awaiting death. I hope the city council will allow the SCMPD do their jobs by proactively enforcing state laws regarding these crossings. SCAD officials could help by alerting their students of the same.

Cyclists should take heed. They fly through virtually every pedestrian crossing.

State law requires bicyclists to abide by the same laws applicable to vehicles. At pedestrian crossings, they must come to a complete stop REGARDLESS of signage indicating a "stop." They must use hand signals when turning. And so forth.

SCAD students are operators awaiting death. I hope the city council will allow the SCMPD do their jobs by proactively enforcing state laws regarding these crossings. SCAD officials could help by alerting their students of the same.

Years ago I hit a kid riding his skateboard in traffic at an intesection at night. My insurance paid for his injuries and I paid for my vehicle repairs. I wasn't charged because I did nothing wrong, but the kid was never charged either. You can bet the insurance company in this case will probably cover medical bills and vehicle repairs but pass along that cost to its customers. The pedestrians will likely pay nothing, except a small fine for jaywalking. I once struck a taxi that turned illegally in front of my motorcycle. At an early age I learned that the largest vehicle always gets the right of way, regardless of the law or circumstances. There is no satisfaction in being dead right.

Hang on
This driver fella was 93 years old?!?!?!?
Now I don't know about you people, but I don't want to be driving on the same road as someone who knew the USA before paved roads existed. He probably has the reflexes of a dead cat. Even though it was the fault of the pedestrians, it makes you wonder, especially knowing that the speed down MLK rarely exceeds 15mph , if the aged driver should have been able to stop anyway. Methinks he needs to be evaluated and maybe his great great great great Grandson should be driving him wherever he needs or wishes to go.
At 93, if I make it that long, I want to be chauffeured around Savannah or wherever I may be. Hopefully not HELL